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City Limits Foundation

Lancaster, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 874509470  ·  Private foundation

City Limits Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $725K in annual giving against $4.6M in assets. This page documents the 81 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for City Limits Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$725K
Annual giving (FY2024)
$4.6M
Total assets
81
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What City Limits Foundation funds

City Limits Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracySports & RecreationWorkforce & Vocational Training

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, women girls, youth pop.

black communitieschildrenwomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for City Limits Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Evolve Youth Trades Academy Inc
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
Harrisburg, PA$106K2024
Evolve Youth Trades Academy Inc
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
Harrisburg, PA$71K2023
Plant the Seed of Learning
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
Ephrata, PA$60K2023
Lancaster County Food Hub
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
Lancaster, PA$55K2024
Children Deserve a Chance Foundation Dba Attollo
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
Lancaster, PA$55K2024
Pa Steam Academy
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
Harrisburg, PA$50K2024
Mennonite Disaster Service
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
Lititz, PA$50K2022
Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
Lancaster, PA$50K2022
Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
Lancaster, PA$42K2024
Community First Fund
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
Lancaster, PA$40K2024
Patients R Waiting
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
Lititz, PA$37K2023
Lancaster Dollars for Higher Learning
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
Lancaster, PA$35K2023
Plant the Seed of Learning
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
Ephrata, PA$30K2022
Bright Side Opportunities Center
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT
Lancaster, PA$30K2024
Horizons at Lancaster Country Day School
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT.
Lancaster, PA$25K2024

City Limits Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$189K
2023$333K
2024$725K

How to apply for funding from City Limits Foundation

City Limits Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about City Limits Foundation

Does City Limits Foundation accept grant applications?
City Limits Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does City Limits Foundation fund?
City Limits Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Evolve Youth Trades Academy Inc, Evolve Youth Trades Academy Inc, Plant the Seed of Learning. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does City Limits Foundation give in grants?
City Limits Foundation reported $725K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.2M over 81 grants.
Where is City Limits Foundation located?
City Limits Foundation is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 874509470.
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About this profile. This page is built from City Limits Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with City Limits Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.